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What do the following things have in common: space shuttle, cosmetics, color TVs, concrete and kayaks? Ceramics! All these items are made of or include ceramics, the most common and diverse of all materials, and yet most of us would be surprised at its variety of uses. This new book introduces readers to the many exciting applications of ceramics. By using simplified technical explanations, it answers the question: How do ceramics improve your everyday life? It describes how the ceramic material functions, and why it is superior to other materials, while teaching key scientific concepts like atomic structure, color and the electromagnetic spectrum. Contents include: Ceramics - Our Constant Companions Historical Evolution of Ceramics The Beauty of Ceramics Ceramics and Light Amazing Strength and Stability Ceramics and the Electronics Age Piezo Power Medical Miracles Ceramics and the Modern Automobile Heat Beaters The Hardest Materials in the Universe Energy and Pollution Control.

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